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AK-47 Upgrades: Why Add an Adjustable Gas Piston to an AK-47?
Some changes on the AK platform are easy to make—but most of those are external. Changing up parts inside the gun, like the piston itself, require a bit more DIY fortitude. But don't let that get in your way—adding an adjustable piston is a worthwhile project.
An optic on your rifle is a good idea these days and they don't have to be expensive to get quality. Here's our top five affordable rifle optics.
Effective propaganda is difficult to counter. The other side says three words that convey their message. We have to explain how private sales work and probably how dealer sales work, too. We don’t have a sympathetic media to debunk their nonsense, but we can educate people we know. I’m not saying you should preach the “gun show loophole myth” gospel, but you can correct people who mention it.
Preparing For Self-Defense: Can You Go Too Far?
Self-defense is important and you should prepare accordingly. However, can you go too far in being sure you're ready?
6mm ARC: Is it Worth the Hype?
Introduced in 2020, the 6mm ARC has some impressive features. This cartridge offers exceptional ballistics out of the AR-15 platform and has grown in available loadings over the years. Here's what's to love in this cartridge.
Both the CMMG MkGs and Aero EPC come from reputable manufacturers, and both guns offer a reliable, easy-to-use, and fun-to-shoot platform.
Guns For The Apocalypse: Which One(s) Would You Grab?
Many are making preparations for future negative events, including stockpiling weapons. But which ones will you grab for the apocalypse? Here are three of my favorites.
The Most Powerful Guns You Can Buy
What are the most powerful guns? The gun industry has a fascination with producing bigger and better calibers and cartridges, but at what line do you draw?
Weapon Mounted Lights: Sig Foxtrot 1X vs Holosun P.ID
Weapon mounted lights are a standard accessory. Many are expensive. The P.ID and Foxtrot 1X are both in the $100 range. Let's go over the details.
Direct Impingement or Piston-Driven AR-15s? What’s the Difference?
Direct impingement is dirty. Piston guns are better for running suppressed. But is the extra expense of a piston-driven AR-15 worth it? And how hard are they to maintain?